On the day he arrived at Wangjiabao, Zhao Tiehu was not in a hurry to leave. For him, a trip back to Yan'an is a rare one. Since I am here this time, it is better to stay at the Wang family for two more days and settle the affairs of the Wang family properly.

That night, looking at the impoverished Wang family, Zhao Tiehu directly asked the accompanying special combat team members to leave all the ingredients purchased on the road to the Wang family, and asked Chen Wan to take a hand and manage a dinner for the group.

Along the way, the special combat team members who have really worked hard enough were also ordered by Zhao Tiehu to go to the villager's house to buy a sheep and add food. For many people in northern Shaanxi, sheep farming may also be their main source of income.

For Wang Xiaohu's family, it is also very rare to be able to eat mutton all year round. Even if the village chief of Wangjiabao didn't want to collect money, Zhao Tiehu couldn't ask for the people's sheep in vain.

After all, this is a disciplinary matter, and if it really wants to be spread, it will not be something that can be bought back by a sheep's money for the reputation of the Eighth Route Army. This kind of low-level mistake, Zhao Tiehu naturally would not make it.

Looking at Wang Xiaohu's younger siblings, looking at the soldiers who were cleaning up the goats with anticipation, Zhao Tiehu knew that these half-sized children were greedy. For them, there are not many opportunities to eat such a big meal.

After handing over the cooking to Wang Xiaohu's mother and Chen Wan, Zhao Tiehu took out two packs of seized cigarettes and asked, "Uncle Wang, do you have any thoughts about the second baby and the eldest girl?" ”

After introducing himself before, Wang Xiaohu's father already knew that the reason why his son would sacrifice was more to protect Zhao Tiehu. It stands to reason that he should resent Zhao Tiehu. But he knew that this kind of thing was common in the army.

In other words, if Zhao Tiehu hadn't come to the door in person today, it is estimated that Wang Xiaohu's father would never have known how his son died. What's more, he has already learned that Zhao Tiehu has avenged his son.

The bandit who killed his son at the beginning was also killed by Zhao Tiehu, and his head was cut off and placed on the grave. In addition to that, he also knew where his son was buried. In the future, if he had the opportunity, he would also go to the place where he buried his son and put incense sticks on him.

Facing Zhao Tiehu's inquiry, Wang Xiaohu's father said with a bitter face: "Chief, when I first sent Xiaohu into the army, I thought that he would have such a day. It's his life, and I don't blame anyone.

Erwa and Tiehu are not young, and they both thought about becoming soldiers to avenge his brother. But the chief also knows that there are only these three boys left in my family, and if I send them to the army, what will I do in the future? Someone has to plant the land in this house, right? ”

Wang Xiaohu's father, who thought that Zhao Tiehu wanted to bring his son into the army, still resisted his son to become a soldier. As for the three girls in the family, in the eyes of many rural people in this era, they will eventually get married when they grow up.

Hearing the worry in Wang Xiaohu's father's words, Zhao Tiehu said in a timely manner: "Uncle, I know that Xiaohu's sacrifice makes you a little worried about sending your son to the battlefield again." But you should know that things are a little different now.

Although the world is still chaotic, the world is not yet peaceful. But let them stay at home, and in the future they will only be able to dig in the fields. If you don't object, I'm going to take Erwa, Tiehu and Big Girl into the city.

Please also rest assured Uncle Wang, I will not send them to be soldiers. I plan to send them to study in Yan'an City first, and I still have this ability. Once they're settled, I'll find a way to get the other three little ones as well.

In the future, I will bear all the expenses of their studies and in the city. Although Xiaohu didn't say it, I know that he has always been thinking about these younger siblings and hopes that these younger siblings will be more promising than him. What do you think? ”

'Going to the city to study? A big girl can also read? ’

'Uncle Wang, I just told you that this world is different from before. Girls can also read! You can also see the girl I brought earlier, she has read books, and she has read a lot of books.

Although she is also a soldier now, she is not a small official. If the eldest girl learns well, she may be able to become a female officer like her in the future. In this way, you two elders can really enjoy happiness in the future.

As for Tiehu's words, I think he is not small, and if he cultivates it well, he will also have a great future. However, he is still young, and I plan to send him to school with the second child, so that they can study some books first.

You are not far from Yan'an City, and after they are settled, I will find you a house in Yan'an City. If you are willing to leave, you can also go to the city to do some small business in the future, and take care of a few of them by the way. ’

In Zhao Tiehu's opinion, Wang Xiaohu's younger siblings are neither too old nor too young, but if they are sent to the army, they are too young, but if they are sent to study, they are a little older. But Zhao Tiehu believes that it is still possible to settle down by finding some relationships.

is similar to Wang Xiaohu's eldest sister, as long as she studies for two years, even if she doesn't join the army in the future, it's not bad to enter the factory as a factory. And Zhao Tiehu also believes that as a martyr and a descendant of the poor, the future of the Wang family should not be the same as it is now.

Simply giving money or things, in Zhao Tiehu's opinion, can only save the Wang family for a while, but it cannot change the fate of the Wang family. If their family is sent to Yan'an and let them go to school, whether they are in the army or working, they will have a great future!

Hearing Zhao Tiehu say this, the royal father thought for a while and said, "Chief, can you let me discuss this matter with your aunt?" Although I don't know much about the big truth, I know that the chief is for the good of the children, and I want them to have a good future.

As for going to the city, forget it. Your aunt and I are used to staying in the village, and we are not used to living in the city. If the chiefs don't bother, I hope they go to the city to study. In these years, reading will be profitable! ”

As an ordinary poor person, the royal father does not understand too many big truths. But he knew that reading was too rare for people from families like them. He really didn't want to let his children miss such an opportunity.

Even if he knew that he would owe Zhao Tiehu a lot of affection. But he also knew that if he refused, he was afraid that Zhao Tiehu would not be unhappy. After all, this opportunity was bought by the eldest son with his life!

In the evening, Zhao Tiehu and his entourage set up a tent directly in the front yard of the Wang family. And the royal father also specially called the three older children to his side and said what Zhao Tiehu promised. Hearing this, the three children were a little moved.

The only thing that was a little unexpected was that the queen mother was very surprised and said: "Dad, the big girl can also go to the city to study?" ”

Well, the chief said, there is a private school in the city for girls to study. He plans to let the big girl go to study for two years, and when she reads it, she can also enter the army or become a worker. If this can really be done, it is also a blessing for the big girl.

Erni and Sanni are still young, and the chief said to go to the city to see the situation. If it can be arranged, we can send all six of our children to the city to study. It's just that if that's the case, it's too much trouble for the chief.

I pondered, let's let the second baby and the eldest girl go into the city first to see the situation. If the chief can really arrange it, let them study hard in the city first. When I have a salary, I will take my younger siblings to the city to study.

This is the kindness of the chief, and the three of you must remember it. And remember, where your brother is buried. When you grow up and have a good future in the future, don't forget to go to your brother's grave and go to the pillar and tell his chief what he did for him, remember? ’

'Dad, I don't want to study, I want to be a soldier!' ’

Faced with his father's words, Wang Xiaohu's third brother Wang Tiehu quickly said such a sentence. As a result, he was quickly scolded by the king's father with a cigarette mouth: "How old are you to be a soldier?" The head of the family said that you should study for at least a few years before speaking. ”

In fact, the royal father also knew that the third son was more impulsive and the most restless. It's just that when I think of the name my son has taken, it's really the same as that chief. The royal father even thought about whether to let his son follow Zhao Tiehu as a soldier.

But Zhao Tiehu also said directly: "Uncle Wang, I like this kid Tiehu, but the army has discipline, and he can't be a soldier at his current age." With his age and stature, he is not suitable to suffer that hardship.

If he really wants to be a soldier, he can go to the city to study for a few years first, and then when he is an adult, if he really wants to be a soldier, then I will find a way to send him to a unit that can train people. After reading the book, I will have the opportunity to improve in the future! ”

The so-called promotion of cadres is naturally what the people think is to be a cadre. And this situation is indeed normal on the side of the Eighth Route Army, and educated soldiers will be more and more valued in the future than uneducated soldiers.

When the Wang family was discussing the future of the family, Zhao Tiehu, who didn't seem to be sleepy, also planned to walk around the village. As a result, seeing Zhao Tiehu pondering alone in the village, Chen Wan couldn't help but come up.

asked: "Detachment leader, are you thinking about Uncle Wang and his family?" ”

'Hmmm! How? Aren't you tired after a hard day? ’

'It's okay! I just helped light the fire, and I didn't do anything, so I wasn't tired! On the contrary, it was you, and you didn't have a good rest all the way, in this case, can you hold on? ’

Looking at the concern in Chen Wan's eyes, Zhao Tiehu sighed in his heart, but also said with a smile: "It's no problem to fight for a few days and nights in a row, how can you be tired of marching like this now?"

It's just that every time I see the lives of these villagers, I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart. What's more, Xiaohu sacrificed to save me in the first place. Seeing that his family doesn't hold grudges, in fact, I feel a little sad in my heart. ”

'Detachment leader, it's actually rare that you can remember this kindness. During the war years, this kind of thing was common. It's really rare to be like you, who doesn't hesitate to come and visit in person in order to fulfill a promise! ’

'Yes! War has made us accustomed to indifference to life and death, and time has made us accustomed to forgetting pain. But for those comrades who died, if they knew that they would be forgotten in the future, do you think they would regret it? ’

Such a question made Chen Wan not know how to answer all of a sudden. How can you say such a thing as regretting because you have forgotten? But she must admit that what Zhao Tiehu said before did have some truth.

Many people are indeed accustomed to forgetting pain, and as soldiers behind enemy lines, they sometimes need to ignore life and death!